5-Element Martial Arts
About
5-Element Martial Arts in Indianapolis offers training in MMA and karate disciplines with a focus on practical self-defense techniques. The gym specializes in pressure points, joint manipulation, and weapon control, teaching arts that remain true to their original forms. Instruction is available for all ages and ability levels, with instructors who adapt techniques to individual physical capabilities. The dojo creates a family-friendly environment that welcomes students, their families, and individuals alike, fostering a supportive community for martial arts practice.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members describe the training as the best self-defense instruction available in Indianapolis, emphasizing practical skills that work regardless of size differences. They consistently praise Sensei Will and Sensei Higginbotham as world-class instructors with direct lineage to the arts' founders, noting their exceptional teaching ability and dedication. Reviewers highlight the unique, detailed techniques taught here that aren't available at other gyms, particularly pressure points, joint manipulation, and weapon control. The dojo receives universal praise for its welcoming, family-friendly environment that accommodates all ages and ability levels.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (3)
Will Higginbotham
2 years ago
This is my dojo and I have a strong commitment to providing the best martial arts training I you want to learn to defend yourself, this is the place to be!
Tolga Ercan
2 years ago
Best self defense training you can get in Indianapolis. Build skills that even the playing field on altercations by learning how to manipulate someone even much bigger or taller than you! The folks here are top tier talent and masters, literally, at their art. The arts taught here are the kind that's true to the original arts and focus on pressure points, joint manipulation, and weapon control. Sensei Will is literally one of a handful of grandmasters in the world and is invited to teach this stuff in other countries. Doesn't matter if you're 7 or 70 or anything in between, this is martial arts you can learn and practice! They will meet you where your physical capabilities are and find moves and techniques that will work for you.
Aida Hall
2 years ago
Coming to 5 Element Martial Arts has been and will always be an experience that I will cherish forever. Sensei Higginbotham is a very, very illustrated and experienced instructor. Those who get to meet and train with him are very fortunate. Sensei Higginbotham got the privilege to train and learn from the some of the founders of the arts that he teaches. So, he knows the material very well and he never stops impressing you. At the same time, he knows how to teach techniques properly and ensures students learn and understand. He is very dedicated to his dojo and his students. The arts that are thought and the way that are taught here is very different and unique from other systems. Here you will learn many, many details that are not taught at other places. And at the same time, it is very, very valuable information to have. This dojo is also a very family friendly environment and is always welcoming new students and their families and friends. Or if you are just also an individual, you will feel very welcomed here. I will always be grateful that my kid and I became members of the 5 Element Martial Arts.
Contact
5030-B E 62nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46220, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 – 8:45 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 5:30 – 8:45 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 – 11:30 AM
Sunday: Closed